Author Topic: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- THANK YOU!
AnakinsFavorite  6107 posts
Registered: Apr '06
Date Posted: 12/14/06 10:21am Subject: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- THANK YOU! - Date Edited: 9/1/08 1:54pm (63 edits total) Edited By: AnakinsFavorite
Title: The Consort
Author: AnakinsFavorite
Characters: Aria Jy’tari (OC), Vader, and more to come
Genre: Angst, Romance
Era: Post ROTS
Summary: Eighteen-year old Aria Jy'tari finds herself the unwilling victim of Darth Vader's interests and is swept off to Bast Castle to serve him, but will she survive after proving to be a failure in his eyes?
Disclaimer: Anakin_Heartbreaker provided the OC’s name and helped me through the beginning processes of starting this fic, and George Lucas presented the SW world. I own none of them.

This story is for Anakin_Heartbreaker and NiobeAsha. rose


Chapter One: The Mysterious Suitor

Aria Jy'tari never loved her mother, but this was just as well- the older woman professed no need for her only child. The resemblance between the two was stunning- both had pale but flawless skin and long brown hair, but this was deceiving- the women were as different as could be. While Aria had a patient and gentle nature, her mother did nothing but seek something to criticize- and was always successful.

Such was the situation he young woman found herself in- not even this special occasion caused Lady Jy’tari to spare her any mercy.

“This shall teach you to listen to me,” her mother clicked her tongue in annoyance, circling about her unfortunate victim. “Stand up straight child- it’s a wonder you even fit into this dress despite the many credits your father put into it,” she said, eyeing the imaginary paunch.

Cheeks flaming to a soft pink, Aria merely stood there with her eyes downcast. “I’m sorry to be such a disappointment, mother.”

“Apologies only go so far,” Lady Jy’tari murmured, giving her daughter a disapproving look. “Disappointments last forever, though.”

This stung the young woman, but she merely bit her lip.

In all actuality, there was nothing wrong with her whatsoever- had her mother not been so strict, Aria would have been more liked among her peers and surely would have receive more attention from the gentlemen.

Still, reality was what it was, and she remained the highly protected daughter of a noble Lord and his wife. Sometimes, she just wished for a moment of reprieve…

“Have you finished hurting her feelings?” came the gruff voice from behind them.

Both women turned around quickly to find that Aria’s father had been watching the proceedings the entire time. On the exterior, Lord Jy’tari was a stern man and not one to mistreat, but underneath, he had a weakness for his pretty wife and daughter. Even as he stood there, he glowered at them both but was trying to conceal the way the corners of his moth were twitching.

“Your daughter has not been following her diet as I’d instructed,” his wife sighed wearily, rushing forward to kiss his bearded cheek all the while sending a scathing look to her daughter.

“I find nothing wrong with her,” Lord Jy’tari smiled at Aria, extending his hand out to he which she gladly took. Placing a kiss on her forehead, he led them out of the door… and towards Aria’s future.

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No sooner than she had stepped into the dazzling ballroom then her best friend, Tiré, rushed up and embraced her. “I didn’t think you’d show up!”

“To my own ball?” Aria murmured skeptically, sending a worried look over to where her mother stood at the other end of the large room. “Even my own mother couldn’t keep me away.”

“Sometimes, I wonder…” Tiré mused, running her finger along the top of her glass. “Do you ever feel that you were meant for something greater?”

Aria shrugged as well as she could with the voluminous dress restricting most movement. “I really don’t know…”

“Has your mother really confused you that greatly about what you want?” her best friend asked worriedly, grasping her shaking hands. “Have you ever thought of how different your life would be without her around? Aria, I am worried sick about you.”

“Don’t bother about it,” the other muttered, seizing a drink as a servant rushed by. “I’m fine, just a tad overweight and rather imperfect.”

This did not amuse Tiré but caused her to be even more worried. “I think you really need to get out there and dance- meet some men and, hopefully, you can find the one.”

“No man will ever be good enough for my mother.”

“At least you have your father on your side,” her friend pointed out, pushing Aria out towards the dance floor as a particularly handsome young man walked by.

Blushing, the young woman realized that she had been set up by Tiré and set her a mockingly angry look before smiling up at the man who was apparently trying to formulate some words- and failing miserably. She gently laid a hand upon his arm and led him over to the ball floor.

Her dance partner still seemed stunned by his good fortune and was also blushing. “I… uh…”

“What’s your name?” Aria asked softly, not wanting to startle him too badly. There was something about him that was subtly attractive…

“I…”

Seeing that he was just as unaccustomed to the other sex as she was, the young woman settled for just smiling at him and enjoying the dance.

Unknowingly, disaster was about to rear its ugly head.

“Aria! What ever do you think you’re doing?” an aghast albeit embarrassingly familiar voice cried out accompanied by the sound of high healed shoes furiously hitting the tiled floor.

A livid Lady Jy’tari marched up to her daughter and yanked the young woman out of her companion’s arms.

“Mother!” Aria gasped in horror, feeling hundreds of pairs of eyes watching her.

“How dare you dance with a complete stranger? There are princes and noblemen here waiting for their turn to dance with you!” the woman spat. “It is despicable how you chose to waste your time on such riff-raff!” Lady Jy’tari turned her attention to the young man. “Bow to my daughter and give her the respect she deserves!”

“Actually,” a smooth voice said from behind Aria, “it is to me that you should bow.”

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I shall be having a PM list for this, so just hollar if you want to be added!

This was a plot bunny that attacked me most unmercifully. As many of you know, I shall be going on a month-long hiatus during the holidays but shall be back in full swing on January 16th!

Thank you for stopping by and reading my little story.


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star_writer24  1086 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 10:26am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) Chapter 1 Now Up! - Date Edited: 12/14/06 10:27am (1 edits total) Edited By: star_writer24
Wow! Great Story...it will be a long wait for January 16th...Starwriter sets up a chair, grabs a magazine, looks at her watch and sighs...32 days to go tongue

 

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darksideyesplease  2172 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 10:28am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) Chapter 1 Now Up! - Date Edited: 12/14/06 10:29am (1 edits total) Edited By: darksideyesplease
Interesting start, I look foward to see where you go with this, your small outline seems something of interest.

I can just imagine what Aria's mother will think when one such of Vader does want something to do with her.

PM me so I know to look for the next chapter

 

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Anakin_Heartbreaker  2715 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 10:34am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) Chapter 1 Now Up!
Whoa!!!

You've already posted the first chapter!!! shock shock

How do you do it? tongue

Well, as I already know the plot somewhat, I know your readers are in for an incredible time!!! grin

 

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Darth_Father-in-law  1022 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 11:03am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) Chapter 1 Now Up!
Most interesting. I've learned to love OC's, and Aria seems to be a fascinating one!

I'm looking forward to read more when you come back. Please put me to your PM list, AF. This looks like a great story. happy

 

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VA_Parky  2421 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 11:06am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) Chapter 1 Now Up!
Awesome start! I already find myself liking your OC while absolutely detesting her mother! frustrated Grrr! Hopefully, Vader will do what he does best and frighten the wits out of her! skull

Looking forward to more and of course I'd love a PM whenever you update, my dear! This is shaping up to be most interesting indeed!

 

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Jturtle  1054 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 2:17pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
Interesting ending. I can't wait to see what happens next.

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PM me?

 

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star_writer24  1086 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 2:49pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor - Date Edited: 12/14/06 2:49pm (1 edits total) Edited By: star_writer24
How do some of you know the plot already? confused
Can I have a copy to tie me over until January... praying

 

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randomangel22  1223 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 4:14pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
Ah another story tongue !!

I think you know that I want to be added to your PM list because I think I read like all of your stories laugh anyways.

I like the beginning and can't wait to see where this is going wink .

 

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Kitten  569 posts
Registered: Jun '05
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 6:07pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
WOW!!! You have grabbed my attention already with this first chapter. I can't wait to see what will happen next although it looks like I may have to. January 16th is a long time away but I am sure it will be worth the wait. You always have such great ideas for fics. Well, at least it gives me something to look foward to.

 

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Farra_Sti  380 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 6:17pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
great start. The plot sounds interesting so can you add me to your PM List.

 

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Amidala66  1514 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 6:44pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
You hooked me with this one too. I am becoming an AF groupie!
Please add me to your pm list

 

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Gizzi1213  57 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 6:55pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
Very intriguing beginning. The idea that Vader has come to Aria's "rescue" is a very different twist. Very curious to know where this is going, please add me to your PM list.

I look forward to an update...on January 17th preferably!

 

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HandmaidenVeme  2285 posts
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Date Posted: 12/14/06 6:56pm Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
Add another groupie to your list dear friend!!!!!!

 

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Date Posted: 12/15/06 8:12am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
was that vader who she was dancing with???

 

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AnakinsFavorite  6107 posts
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Date Posted: 12/15/06 11:48am Subject: RE: The Consort (Suitless Vader, Angst/Romance) The Mysterious Suitor
Author Replies:

star_writer24:
Well, at least you have the virtue of patience. *Sits around planning evil ideas* “Let’s see… plot twist here, cliffhanger there, character death here…”

darksideyesplease: It is literally my microscopic outline, my dear! I just thought this one up and had to get it going! I’ve given it some thought and have come up with some wicked ideas.

Anakin_Heartbreaker: Well, once I got past the constantly-revised beginning, it was rather easy. I don’t know how I do it- I wish I could slow down sometimes. *Whispers evil plot ideas*

Darth_Father-in-law: It has to be a really good OC for me to like it, so I’m going out on a limb here. I’ll definitely put you on the PM list, friend!

VA_Parky: Thank you! What can I say- I hate her mother! The tables will be turned for everyone- including the kind but Aria. I’ll of course add you to my list!

Jturtle: Well, it wouldn’t be a proper post if I didn’t taunt you all. I’ll definitely add you to my list!

star_writer24: Actually, I was sending out PM’s for one of my other stories yesterday when I got bitten hard by this plot bunny. I threw the idea over to AH (who I’d been talking with) and got some ideas on names… so only he really has an inkling of what this is about. Sorry- I don’t have the script written yet!

randomangel22: I’m dumping my plotless Ruminations to write this. Hee… I did guess- it means a lot to me that I have kind groupies like yourself!

Kitten: Hee! It does look like it! Thank you for reading!

Farra_Sti: Thank you! I shall definitely add you to my list.

Amidala66: Yay! Another groupie! *group hug* I’ll add you to my list!

Gizzi1213: Actually, the Vader here is complicated… please read the note at the bottom here for more details on this story and our favorite Sith.

HandmaidenVeme: Yay! Yet another groupie! I’ll add you to my list!

Anakinfan2006: Sí! It was him… which is going to lead to some complications…

Groupie List: VA_Parky, randomangel22, Kitten, Amidala66, HandmaidenVeme

PM List: star_writer24, darksideyesplease, Darth_Father-in-law, Jturtle, Farra_Sti, Gizzi1213


Okay, Everyone! There are a few things which I do want to discuss...

Firstly, so as to avoid confusion, that was Vader. In this story, he'd been wearing the suit up until this time (he was not burned on Mustafar)... hence the confusion at the end between Aria, her mother, and the onlookers.

This story is going to continue in the grand tradition of Mon but is going to have more angsty romance. I am once again going to be treading into ethical territory... because of this, it is going to be unlike anything I've ever written before...

And... that's about it. I'll see you all next year!


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